Episode-359- Can You Feed Yourself

I don’t mean can you cook, do you have preps stored or are you sitting on a pile of beans and rice. I mean do you have the knowledge, skills and tools to produce food. Just two generations ago America was a nation of farmers. Much of that knowledge has been lost. Today’s show is designed to do a few things.

Tune in today to hear…

Why you should have a green house

How much a green house can do beyond starting some plants and growing lettuce

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16 Responses to Episode-359- Can You Feed Yourself

Will not be able to listen to the podcast until I get home, but wanted to FYI…if you are in the DFW area, both Home Depot and Calloways have just received their stock of fruit trees in just the last couple of days. Saw a BEAUTIFUL fig that I have to wait until next payday…and a good spot for it in the yard! Get them sooner rather than later!

Jack…this is one of my favorite topics (food sovereignty) and you rock when you cover it. I’m going to try and grow more food this summer just because it has become the most revolutionary thing I can do. Thanks!

GREAT SHOW!!!!! I was just talking to my mom today about what we were going to plant this year. I can hardly wait to get my garden going. And this year is going to be a greenhouse and the fruit trees too. YEAH!

Since I may be in an apartment soon, I’m going to look for a local CSA and order the large package and can the extras. I think a 600.00 family CSA order will actually be cheaper than buying land and starting up a garden.

You said, “I think a 600.00 family CSA order will actually be cheaper than buying land and starting up a garden.”

That may be one of the most insightful statements I have ever read. Wonderful contribution and I will read it on the air tomorrow. The math bears it out.

600 a year for 50 years is 30,000

Can’t buy much at 30 in the way of a few acres and a house now can you? It may not be for everyone and it may not be the best solution for everyone but it is a damn fine alternative. Thank you for that contribution Chad,

Wow, Jack, that’s what I do. I think the podcast is great, have been a lister for a long time and an MSB member from the start. I just felt like this episode got overly preachy. Just my two cents. One of the things I have really enjoyed about the TSP is that it has focused on non-political survival issues (I share your views so it’s not a matter of disagreeing)for the most part but over time you seem to be interjecting more of your personal views (hey it’s your show) and I believe that takes a little away. Keep doing what you’re doing. As a long time listener, I was just making a small comment. Ann on the other hand sounds a bit like a sheepole. Many people are looking for someone to follow blindly and it appears she has found someone. Keep it up, great podcast.